Some Fans Seem to Think The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks Worse Than the Original in Official Comparison Clip
CD Projekt Red released official comparison footage for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, showcasing the upcoming overhaul of the acclaimed 2015 role-playing game. The 11-second clip displays Geralt casting the Igni sign—a fire ability—at a Drowner enemy in a marshy environment, highlighting the remaster’s visual improvements.
The footage demonstrates notable enhancements, including more detailed armor on Geralt’s character model and significantly more defined water effects in the swampy setting. However, fan reaction to the comparison has been mixed and somewhat negative, with some community members arguing that certain aspects of the remastered version actually appear worse than the original.
The primary point of contention centers on fire reflections in the water. In the original game, the Igni flames are visibly reflected in the water below, even if the reflection appears as an orange-ish blur. This reflection behavior in the remastered version has proven divisive among viewers, with some fans expressing disappointment that the showcase footage failed to demonstrate clear improvements in this visual element.